Flamingo Plant
Flamingo Plant
plants
Scientific name
Anthurium scherzeranum
Alternate names
Heart Flower, Painted Tongue, Pigtail Plant, Scherzer's Flamingo Plant, Tail Flower
Toxicity to pets
This plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration and irritation of the mouth and GI tract. VERY rarely, swelling of the upper airway can occur leading to difficulty breathing.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
